Trail president looks to develop open space for county pedestrians

Sep. 30, 2008

Written by

MICHELLE GEORGE
The Eagle-Gazette Staff

FAIRFIELD COUNTY - Ira Weiss envisions a future in Fairfield County where bikers and walkers can feel safe and confident when they hit the streets.

That's partially the reason why Weiss, president of the Fairfield Heritage Trail, is preparing to take part in updating a plan to develop bikeways, walkways and pedestrian facilities in Fairfield County.

"There is a phrase called 'complete streets,' which means you design a street, not only to be friendly to automobiles, but to be a transit to pedestrians," Weiss said. "It means putting in sidewalks and designing streets with bike paths so ...